# Chess.com vs Checkers ‣

The clearest difference is update cadence: Chess.com at weekly against Checkers ‣'s every 11 months. Chess.com also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (827K vs 3.5K). Checkers ‣'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chess.com sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Checkers ‣ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chess.com holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess.com has 827K ratings behind it against 3.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Chess.com's written reviews are positive against 42% of Checkers ‣'s.

Chess.com ships an update weekly, Checkers ‣ every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess.com | Checkers ‣ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (827K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chesscom-play-and-learn/id329218549/reviews)** | [4.4 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkers/id1079643724/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **827K** | 3.5K |
| Positive reviews | **64.0% of reviews** | 41.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 445 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Chess.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/329218552) | [Do More Mobile, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318729104) |

## What reviewers say

### Chess.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chesscom-play-and-learn/id329218549)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Free · Board, #7 Top Grossing · Board, #8 Top Free · Strategy, #15 Top Grossing · Strategy, #63 Top Free · Games, #67 Top Grossing · Games, #199 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Engage in online and offline chess matches with millions of players worldwide. Improve your skills through interactive lessons, over 500,000 puzzles, and powerful AI opponents. Compete in tournaments and explore various chess variants.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer chess, Offline play against AI, Extensive puzzle library, Interactive chess lessons, Tournament participation, Chess variants, Game analysis

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Gold Membership | $6.99 | per month |
| Platinum Membership | $6.99 | per month |
| Platinum Membership | $10.99 | per month |
| Diamond Membership | $14.99 | per month |
| Diamond Membership | $16.99 | per month |
| Gold Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| Platinum Membership | $49.99 | per year |
| Gold Membership | $49.99 | per year |
| Platinum Membership | $79.99 | per year |
| Diamond Membership | $99.99 | per year |
| Diamond Membership | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app for learning and improving chess skills
- 🎓 Comprehensive lessons, puzzles, and analysis tools
- 🌍 Large player base for quick matchmaking
- 📊 Detailed game statistics and progress tracking
- 💻 Seamless integration between mobile app and website

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues and game freezes
- ⏱️ Unreliable and inconsistent game timers
- 🔒 Lack of transparency around anti-cheating measures
- 💰 Aggressive paywall for advanced features
- 🤖 Subpar AI opponents with questionable move choices

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect move suggestions in game analysis
- Inability to leave or manage chess clubs within the app
- Puzzle mode crashing when attempting to reveal the solution
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data
- Pieces not registering correctly on the board during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize board and piece themes
- Option to pause and resume games at a later time
- Improved game analysis with more detailed explanations
- Enhanced social features for interacting with other players
- Offline mode for practicing puzzles and tactics


### Checkers ‣

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkers/id1079643724)

Experience a modern take on the classic game of Checkers with stunning HD graphics and customizable themes. Play against AI with multiple difficulty levels or challenge a friend. Enjoy smooth animations and a user-friendly interface designed for both iPhone and iPad.

**Highlights:** 1 or 2 player gameplay, Multiple AI difficulty levels, Modern HD Retina graphics, Six customizable themes, Avatar selection, Sleek and easy UI, Forced jumps and player turn options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkers Remove Ads | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🕹️ Good for relaxation
- ⭐ Wonderful game
- 🎮 Great app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🤖 Overpowered AI
- 🤔 Doesn't follow correct rules

**Reported bugs**

- Pieces disappearing and reappearing
- Computer making extra moves after jumps
- App freezing and kicking out of the game
- Ads causing app to glitch and freeze

**Requested features**

- Add 2-player mode
- Improve difficulty levels
- Add undo button
- Improve touch sensitivity


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess.com free?

Chess.com is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Checkers ‣ free?

Checkers ‣ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chess.com or Checkers ‣?

Chess.com is rated higher. Chess.com averages 4.8 out of 5 from 827K ratings, while Checkers ‣ averages 4.4 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Chess.com or Checkers ‣ have ads?

Both Chess.com and Checkers ‣ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chess.com or Checkers ‣?

Chess.com ships an update weekly, and Checkers ‣ every 11 months. Most recently, Chess.com was updated on September 28, 2026 and Checkers ‣ on September 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*